Early Childhood Development Educator - Infant/Toddler

Penn State University; University Park (IL); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

75% tuition discount

Excellent benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Penn State University’s Bennett Family Center in University Park seeks an Early Childhood Development Educator – Intermediate Professional to work with children 6 weeks to 3 years old, creating high‑quality learning environments for young children and families.

You will support classroom standards, coordinate a curriculum with teammates, and train interns, while upholding NAEYC accreditation and Keystone STARS 4 requirements.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or CDA credential.
• A health physical with TB test is required prior to starting.
• Clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Background Check, NSOR; sponsorship not provided.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsabilidades

• Support and maintain high quality classroom standards in a laboratory setting.
• Coordinate and implement an innovative curriculum model with a team of colleagues.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and families.
• Provide oversight and training of interns and student teachers in early childhood programs.
• Maintain standards per NAEYC accreditation and Keystone STARS 4 quality.

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

CDA Credential

Descripción del empleo

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Bennett Family Center, on the University Park campus, is seeking a candidate for an Early Childhood Development Educator – Intermediate Professional (working with children 6 wks to 3 years old) committed to the process of creating and providing high quality learning environments for young children and families.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting and maintaining high quality classroom standards in a laboratory setting
• Coordinating and implementing an innovative curriculum model with a team of colleagues
• Establishing and maintaining relationships of cooperation and respect with all co-workers, supervisors, and families
• Providing oversight and training of interns and student teachers in early childhood education undergraduate programs
• Maintaining standards in accordance with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and PA Keystone STARS 4 quality standards

Clarification of minimum requirements:

This position minimally requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or minimum of Child Development (CDA) Credential; see Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PA Career Lattice information and NAEYC guidelines for typical experience and education requirementsRequired Certifications:None

A health physical with TB test is required prior to starting the position.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, and the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR).Additional clearances may be necessary if you resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past five years.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $36,888.00 - $53,532.00.

Salary Structure- Information on Penn State’s salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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